Car stolen from Kildare was later set alight in Dublin, garda says
The vehicle was a white Toyota Aqua
A car which was stolen from a residence in County Kildare was later set alight in County Dublin, according to a garda.
Garda Brian Carroll detailed the incident and aftermath during a recent guest appearance on KFM.
He explained that the car, which was a white Toyota Aqua, was stolen from the Barnhall Meadows region of Leixlip between 11pm and midnight of Thursday, September 3 last.
Gda Carroll added that the following day, the car was involved in a traffic collision and later set alight.
He also revealed that the vehicle had the following registration plate: ‘161-G-8702’.
Gda Carroll concluded by urging anyone with information relating to this crime to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this incident, a garda spokesperson replied: “Gardaí are investigating a car theft from a residential property in Leixlip shortly before midnight on 3rd September 3 last.
“The vehicle was subsequent involved in a traffic collision in the Santry on September 4 last and destroyed.”
They also said: “Investigations are ongoing.”